Over the past decade, we’ve seen plenty of examples of the 1969 Chevelle SS 396 pass across our desks here at Barn Finds. Their condition tends to range from the pretty ratty and tired through to beautifully restored vehicles… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
Feb 23, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1 of 362: 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible
UPDATE 2/24/2022 – It’s been exactly a year since we first spotted this rare Plymouth GTX Convertible. At the time, it was listed in Montclair, California on craigslist with a $41,500 asking price, it’s now listed here on eBay… more»
Feb 23, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 87: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
The Pontiac Firebird was in its third year of production in 1969, having joined with the Chevy Camaro two years earlier to do battle against the Ford Mustang in the “pony car” wars. This ’69 Firebird convertible is one… more»
Feb 23, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Spotless Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Heritage Package
Rarity can be a relative term in the classic car world. That is the case with this 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. While the company produced 8,197 Camaros equipped with the Z03 Heritage Package, only 403 cars were the Z28… more»
Feb 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Family 50 Years: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Throughout the 1960s, Ford would chase Chevrolet in the sales game, except for the pony car segment (i.e. Mustang). Ford’s Galaxie 500 was like Chevy’s Impala and the 500 XL was akin to the Impala SS. This beautiful ’66… more»
Feb 22, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 13 Comments
Wildland Fire Truck: 1974 GMC K2500 4×4
Old fire trucks and other firefighting apparatuses continue to show up with ridiculously low mileage and in seemingly mint condition, a trend we hope never goes away. This 1974 GMC K2500 4×4 is a former fire department vehicle that… more»
Feb 22, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One Owner 1984 Chevrolet Corvette with 25k Genuine Miles!
The C4 Corvette spent years in the wilderness, and values plunged as enthusiasts generally gave them a wide berth. However, they were not a bad car and offered respectable performance at a time when the opposite was pretty typical…. more»
Feb 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One-Owner 1969 Buick Electra 225
It’s always fun to see a one-owner vehicle, especially one this old. This 1969 Buick Electra 225 is just that according to the seller. They have this gorgeous luxury car posted here on craigslist in Blaine, Washington, in the… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Paint California Car: 1964 Ford Falcon
Vintage and classic vehicles with reportedly original paint keep showing up here, thanks to stealthy readers who send in tips and then don’t include their names. Whoever sent this tip in, thanks! This 1964 Ford Falcon two-door sedan can… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1972 Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster
This 1972 Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster is a fairly rare little motorcycle to find today as they were made for just one year. Almost any collector worth their weight in storage unit costs should have one, including me. If shipping… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
25 Year Barn Find: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third-generation) Corvette was in its 13th consecutive year of production in 1980, having replaced the C2 in 1968. It’s the “Mako Shark” version that would soldier on through 1983. This 1980 ‘Vette was found in a barn… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
55K Mile 1975 AMC Matador Coupe
This has to be one of the nicest 1975 AMC Matador Coupes that I’ve seen, at least in photos. I can’t imagine being disappointed when this car shows up on a trailer as I’ve been so ridiculously many times… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Scrappy Swinger: 1972 Dodge Dart
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dodge offered a full roster of performance cars for buyers who wanted both power and muscular styling. By 1972, the lineup of sporty models was slimming down and consisted of the Charger,… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
What’s Your Offer? 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger
1976 was a transitional year for Dodge with it being the final year in North America for the Dart, such as this 1976 Dodge Dart Swinger. The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were introduced for the 1976 model year… more»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drive It Home: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible
After the pain and humiliation of the Edsel debacle, Ford desperately needed a successful new model that demonstrated to the world that the company hadn’t lost its way. After the excesses that marked the Edsel, the Falcon, championed by… more»
Feb 20, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve: 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe
In order to compete head-on with Lincoln and Cadillac, Chrysler created its own luxury brand in 1955. Known as Imperial, it soldiered on for two decades before disappearing from the market. Chrysler revived the brand in 1981, but this… more»
